Travelling from Warsaw to Shanghai: what you need to know
When searching for your flight from Warsaw to Shanghai, there's a nice range of airports you can jet off from. Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW), Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI) and Warsaw-Radom Airport (RDO) are some of Warsaw's main terminals.
Arrive in Shanghai at Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA).
Shanghai's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Shanghai seven hours ahead of Warsaw.
To ensure you make it on your Warsaw to Shanghai flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling over a peak time such as September? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Warsaw to Shanghai
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap Warsaw to Shanghai flight. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
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Flying from Warsaw
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
Located around 6 kilometres from central Warsaw, WAW can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 25 minutes.
In search of a handy hotel close to Warsaw Chopin Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Warsaw to Shanghai, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Warsaw Chopin Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from WAW reach their destination without delay.
Warsaw-Radom Airport (RDO)
Whether just for an hour or a handful of days, a stopover can make your journey feel a little more manageable. When flying out of Warsaw-Radom Airport (RDO), you can book a ticket from Warsaw to Shanghai stopping at Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
From the centre of Warsaw, RDO is around 88 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to get there by car and 2 hours or so on public transport.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay near Warsaw-Radom Airport and know you'll make it to the terminal with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Warsaw to Shanghai flight:
RDO has an on-time performance rating of 97%. This means most of its flights reach their destination as expected and your plans stay right on track.
Arriving in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
The distance from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai is approximately 32 kilometres. It takes about 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It usually takes 50 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
Consider booking a hotel close to PVG if you're coming in on a late flight from Warsaw to Shanghai. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Shanghai Pudong Airport rental car and discover parts of Shanghai that aren't on every traveller's list. Check out the deals from Hertz.
Increase the odds of scoring a great price by booking as early as possible. Reserving your ride from Shanghai Pudong Airport at least a few weeks in advance is a good idea.
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA)
Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA) is roughly 13 kilometres from central Shanghai. After your flight from Warsaw to Shanghai, it takes approximately 30 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
The trip will take about 40 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from Warsaw to Shanghai, rest your head at a hotel close to SHA. These are some comfortable options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Line up the perfect playlist and hit the open road in a Shanghai Hongqiao Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz and begin discovering new places right away.
Generally, the sooner you book, the bigger the savings and variety of vehicles. Secure your ride from SHA as soon as you've confirmed your plans.
The address for Shanghai Hongqiao Airport is 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
Best time to go to Shanghai
April is the most popular month for flights from Warsaw to Shanghai. To travel when it's less crowded, head to Shanghai in March.
The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your Warsaw to Shanghai ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap flights from Warsaw to Shanghai around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Shanghai
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Shanghai right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from Warsaw to Shanghai:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Tower and The Bund Sightseeing Avenue are must-visits when exploring Shanghai.
Explore more of China
You've visited Shanghai, now it's time to explore other corners of China. Journey around 274 kilometres west to Nanjing to check off its leading attractions. From Nanjing City Wall to Zijin Tower and The Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders, your itinerary will be busy.
Suzhou is another must-experience destination in China and is around 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. No journey is complete without visiting Humble Administrator's Garden (Zhuozheng Garden), Lingering Garden(Liuyuan Garden) and Pingjiang Road.